Patents Assigned to PORSCHE ENGINEERING SERVICES INC.
  • Publication number: 20030107241
    Abstract: A front structure for a motor vehicle comprising a front support connected to a vehicle frame member at a first connection location and to an engine support structure at a second connection location. Upon impact of the front structure of the motor vehicle with another object, the front support transfers energy from the impact to the first connection location, thereby reducing energy transferred to the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicants: PORSCHE ENGINEERING SERVICES INC., TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Paul S. Ritchie, Maxel Szwaj